EOR in Ireland
Employer of Record in Ireland.
Employ talent in Ireland without setting up a local entity.
- Fast and compliant employee onboarding
- Payroll, tax and social security in Ireland
- Transparent monthly EOR pricing
- Work-permit support where a permit is required
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Employment in Ireland
Employ in Ireland without establishing a local entity
The EOR pricing model in Ireland is generally based on a transparent monthly fee per employee. This fee commonly includes employment contracts, payroll administration, tax withholding, onboarding, statutory reporting, HR administration, employee support, and compliance management.
Compared to establishing an Irish legal entity, an EOR reduces upfront investment, administrative complexity, and regulatory burdens. Businesses avoid incorporation expenses, local payroll infrastructure, ongoing company administration, and employment compliance management while retaining the flexibility to scale quickly.
At a glance
Ireland at a glance
Country essentials and economic context.
Country profile
Economic indicators
Employment
Employment essentials
Choose a topic to explore local employment requirements.
Paid annual leave is statutory. Public holidays sit on top of that entitlement.
Ireland’s tax framework includes different treatment for trading and non-trading income.
Notice and severance follow the labour code and the contract. Gini calculates the balance at offboarding.
Included
What’s included in your EOR service?
Employment administration and support for your team in Ireland.
Employment contracts & onboarding
Locally compliant employment documents, onboarding and statutory setup in Ireland.
Monthly payroll
Gross-to-net payroll, payslips and monthly payroll reporting in Ireland.
Social security administration
Employee registration and ongoing social security contributions in Ireland.
Payroll tax administration
Processing of applicable payroll taxes and statutory filings in Ireland.
Leave & benefits administration
Administration of statutory leave, agreed benefits and expenses in Ireland.
Employee records
Employment records and HR documentation through the employee lifecycle in Ireland.
Local HR support
Day-to-day employment support for employees and international employers in Ireland.
Offboarding & final settlement
Termination documents, final payroll and statutory settlement in Ireland.
EOR vs Local Entity in Ireland
| Employer PRSI Contribution | Up to 11.15%* |
|---|---|
| Employee PRSI Contribution | Applicable |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | Employee Contribution |
| PAYE Income Tax Withholding | Progressive Rates |
| Paid Annual Leave | 20 days |
| Statutory Sick Pay | Applicable |
| Notice Period | 1–8 weeks** |
| Onboarding via EOR | 3–7 Business Days |
Hiring
Hiring & compliance in Ireland
Key employment rules for international employers hiring in Ireland.
Working Hours
Employees generally cannot work more than an average of 48 hours per week, calculated over a reference period under the Organisation of Working Time Act.
Probation Period
Probation periods commonly range from 3 to 6 months, although longer periods may be permitted in certain circumstances.
Notice Period
Statutory notice requirements generally range from 1 to 8 weeks depending on an employee's length of service, although employment contracts may provide longer notice periods.
Employment termination in Ireland
Working Hours
Employees generally cannot work more than an average of 48 hours per week, calculated over a reference period under the Organisation of Working Time Act.
Probation Period
Probation periods commonly range from 3 to 6 months, although longer periods may be permitted in certain circumstances.
Notice Period
Statutory notice requirements generally range from 1 to 8 weeks depending on an employee's length of service, although employment contracts may provide longer notice periods.
Statutory Benefits
Employees may be entitled to paid annual leave, public holidays, statutory sick pay, maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave, and social insurance protections through the PRSI system.
Termination Protections
Employers must comply with fair procedures and applicable employment legislation when terminating employment. Employees may have rights under the Unfair Dismissals Acts and other workplace protection legislation.
Download free guide for Ireland
A practical guide to employment, payroll, tax and EOR compliance in Ireland.
Customer success
Employ in Ireland with one partner
Gini hires and employs people in Ireland under local rules, covering the contract, payroll, tax and social contributions, without opening a local entity first.
Payroll, tax and social security stay with one accountable partner.
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